Former three-weight world champion Ricky Burns is eager to get down to business and prove to people that he's not past his best.
The Coatbridge fighter takes on Argentina's Emiliano Dominguez in Probellum Unstoppable at the Rainton Arena in Sunderland tonight and aims to put on a show.
Burns is one of only three British boxers to have won world titles in three different weight divisions, at super-featherweight, lightweight and light-welterweight.
The 38-year-old says people are focused on his age, and insists he will know himself when it's time to hang up the gloves for good.
Burns said: "I'm looking forward to being back. I never say 'no' to any opponent, and whatever names they give to me, that's who I'll get in there with.
"This is my first fight back in two years, and in that two years there have been a lot of fights spoken about, and a few dates that have fallen through.
"I've teamed up with new trainers and I'm training alongside Mark McKeown now, so I'm excited to put on a good show.
"After each fight I'm straight back in the gym, as boxing is one of those sports where if you don't enjoy it, it's too hard.
"I always drag myself out of bed at 6.30am to do the track work, and if I wasn't good enough I'd be the first one who knows it's time to call it a day.
"In the build-up, everybody just kept going on about my age, and when I would retire.
"I was thinking 'you do know I'm fighting on Saturday, don't you'?
"It felt like I was being forced out, but thanks to Probellum for making this happen, and we'll get down to business on Saturday."
Featherweight Mark McKeown, 27, who is training with Burns, is also in action tonight, and the fellow Coatbridge fighter said: "I can't wait to get in there and showcase what I've got.
"Big thanks to Probellum for giving me the opportunity to be on a card as big as this, and I won't disappoint."
Tonight's action from Sunderland is live on FreeSports, BoxNation and Premier Sports.
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